Luxor Street is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 5LA is located in the Gipton & Harehills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Luxor Street, Leeds, LS8 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 5JX, LS8 5JU, LS8 5BJ, LS8 5JT, LS8 5JY, LS8 5JR, LS8 5JZ, LS8 5JS, LS8 5HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS8 5LA is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 45.5% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 54.5% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS8 5LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 46.3% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 43.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 5.8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 51.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 32.9% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LS8 5LA this area, 35.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 35.7% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 24.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 15.5% | 5.8% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 31.3% | 28.8% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 26.1% |
| Other Asian | 13.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 12.4% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 25.9% | 25.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -55.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, just 38.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.3% | 38.8% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -44.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 23.1% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.1% | 26% | -6.1% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.4% | 38.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -44.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 24.2% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 16.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 14.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 7.2% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 48.6% | 6.5% | 42.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Luxor Street was 274.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.3% higher than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Luxor Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 222nd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Luxor Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-01-20 | £92,137 |
| 40 Luxor Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-10-30 | £128,333 |
| 25 Luxor Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-06-17 | £119,657 |
| 20 Luxor Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-06-26 | £124,342 |
| 16 Luxor Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-03-29 | £85,750 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS8 5LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Other | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside Primary School Shepherds Lane , LS8 5AW | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Primary School Darfield Road , Harehills LS8 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hovingham Primary School Hovingham Avenue , LS8 3QY | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Academy Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy St Wilfrid's Circus , LS8 3PF | - not rated | 800 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 2out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray's Goodies | 44 Karnac Road, Harehills | 21 yd | |
| Kings And Queens Desserts | Unit 2, 164 Harehills Lane | 121 yd | |
| K D Cafe | 2 - 2A Harehills Road, Harehills | 204 yd | |
| Makkah Bakery | 16A Harehills Road, Harehills | 204 yd | |
| CATCH UP Cafe | ARK, Hovingham Avenue | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q360 Lounge | Unit 7 Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road | 408 yd | |
| Harehills WMC | 34 Cowper Road, Harehills | 784 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club | Florence Street, Harehills | 836 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club (Catering) | Florence Street, Harehills | 836 yd | |
| Yorkshire Amateur AFC | Bracken Edge, Chapeltown | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFC Takeaway | 21 Harehills Road, Harehills | 125 yd | |
| Temple Donuts & Smash Burgers | 27 Harehills Road, Harehills | 125 yd | |
| QFC | 207 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 138 yd | |
| Peshawari Abaseen | 215 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 145 yd | |
| Curry'z House | 219 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay Supermarket | 264 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 224 yd | |
| International Foods | 22 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown | 481 yd | |
| Haidang Supermarket | 62 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 528 yd | |
| Morrisons (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 567 yd | |
| Gusto Supermarket | 12 - 14 Strathmore Drive, Harehills | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 228 yd | |
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 285 yd | |
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Fitness 2000 Leeds (Closed) Roundhay Road | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| St Augustines Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS CIRCUS | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Potternewton Park AVENUE HILL | tennis courts | 748 yd |
| The Gym Health & Fitness Ltd CAMART HOUSE 15-19 CAMART HOUSE 15-19 COWPER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy FOUNDRY PLACE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Bracken Edge Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND BRACKEN EDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.